The downsides to this saddle are, the covering is too grippy, and the nose too wide. The covering will abrade the inner thigh & crotch of lycra and inner pads, and it prevents smooth movements in & out of the saddle, plus adjusting position while seated requires lifting the bottom to place elsewhere. The limited radius on the edge of the saddle nose exacerbates material wear of shorts. I have better luck with chamois pads that are only stitched on the pad's perimeter when riding on this saddle. This allows the two material layers to move independently, and it also helps to lube the nose edge with chamois cream before riding to prevent abrasion. When Specialized narrowed the EVO nose compared to previous Romin saddles, they didn't go far enough rearward. Having owned other Specialized saddles and read the reviews saying the EVO model runs narrow, I also went one size larger to 155. It was ok at first, but several hundred miles later I would prefer to have my original sizing. The Romin EVO Expert is now relegated to the part-time flatland bike.